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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive NHS Band 6 salary

Permanent, full-time employment

Structured induction and training

SACT Competency Passport within six | 

Access to cancer-care qualifications

Opportunities to develop oncology/haem

Job summary

The Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Charge Nurse/Sister on the Medlock Unit at the Dyson Cancer Centre to lead chemotherapy nursing care, support SACT delivery, and develop oncology skills within an acute cancer-care setting.

This permanent, full-time role offers structured induction, SACT competency training, and opportunities to work within a multidisciplinary team, including occasional service delivery at Frome Community Hospital.

Qualifications

• Valid NMC registration.
• Experience in oncology or haematology nursing.
• At least 6–12 months of acute NHS experience.
• Ability to recognise and respond to deteriorating patients.
• Good clinical judgement and the ability to deliver safe nursing care.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Desirable: SACT training or an equivalent qualification.
• Desirable: CVADs and venepuncture competence.
• Desirable: Previous experience taking charge of a clinical area.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, compassionate and patient-centred nursing care to patients receiving chemotherapy and other cancer treatments.
• Monitor patients throughout their treatment and respond appropriately to changes in their clinical condition.
• Support patients and their families with sensitive, holistic care throughout their cancer journey.
• Administer and support Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapy (SACT) in line with relevant competencies and clinical guidelines.
• Recognise and respond to deteriorating patients.
• Work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team to coordinate treatment and patient support.
• Maintain accurate patient records and ensure compliance with clinical standards.
• Contribute to the smooth running of the Medlock Unit and the wider oncology service.
• Participate in service delivery at Frome Community Hospital when required.

Skills

NMC registration

Oncology/Haematology experience

Clinical judgement

Education

Nursing qualification

Job description

Job title: Charge Nurse/Sister – Oncology/Haematology Chemotherapy (Band 6)

Employer: Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust

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Location: Dyson Cancer Centre, Royal United Hospitals Bath, Combe Park, Bath, Somerset, BA1 3NG, England.

Salary: Advertised at around £39,959–£48,117 per annum.

Employment type: Permanent.

Work arrangement: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week over four days, Monday to Friday, with a flexible day off during the week.

Overview: The Trust is seeking a compassionate and motivated registered nurse to join its Medlock Unit at the Dyson Cancer Centre. The successful candidate will provide specialist nursing care to patients receiving Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapy (SACT) and other supportive cancer treatments. The role offers opportunities to develop specialist oncology skills through structured training, professional development and experience in an acute cancer-care environment.

Responsibilities

Provide safe, compassionate and patient-centred nursing care to patients receiving chemotherapy and other cancer treatments.

Study Nursing

Monitor patients throughout their treatment and respond appropriately to changes in their clinical condition.

Support patients and their families with sensitive, holistic care throughout their cancer journey.

Administer and support Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapy (SACT) in line with relevant competencies and clinical guidelines.

Recognise and respond to deteriorating patients.

Work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team to coordinate treatment and patient support.

Maintain accurate patient records and ensure compliance with clinical standards.

Contribute to the smooth running of the Medlock Unit and the wider oncology service.

Participate in service delivery at Frome Community Hospital when required.

Requirements

Valid registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC).

Previous experience in oncology or haematology nursing.

Study Nursing

At least 6–12 months of acute NHS experience.

Ability to recognise and respond to deteriorating patients.

Good clinical judgement and the ability to deliver safe nursing care.

Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.

Desirable: SACT training or an equivalent qualification.

Desirable: Competence in central venous access devices (CVADs) and venepuncture.

Desirable: Previous experience taking charge of a clinical area.

Competitive NHS Band 6 salary of £39,959–£48,117 per annum.

Structured induction and training programme.

Opportunity to complete the SACT Competency Passport within six months.

Access to further cancer-care qualifications and professional development opportunities.

Opportunity to develop specialist skills in oncology and haematology nursing.

Supportive multidisciplinary working environment.

Opportunity to contribute to the development of cancer services across hospital and community settings.

Benefits

• Competitive NHS Band 6 salary of £39,959–£48,117 per annum.
• Permanent, full-time employment.
• Structured induction and training programme.
• Opportunity to complete the SACT Competency Passport within six months.
• Access to further cancer-care qualifications and professional development opportunities.
• Opportunity to develop specialist skills in oncology and haematology nursing.
• Supportive multidisciplinary working environment.
• Opportunity to contribute to the development of cancer services across hospital and community settings.